Paredes Comments on Messi's Future with Argentina Team

Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes suggested that teammate Lionel Messi may have already made a decision about his future with the national team following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup. Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring the only goal of the match.

Paredes expressed his hope that the match against Spain would not be Messi's last for the Argentina national team, known as the Albiceleste. He stated, “I think he had already made the decision.

I hope that is not the case, and I hope he continues playing, but the decision is his. Whatever makes him happy will make us happy too.” Messi has previously won both the Copa America and the World Cup with Argentina, but it remains uncertain whether the Inter Miami forward will participate in another World Cup for Argentina.